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AUSU Student Forums In the Welcome and Introductions forum, Michelle seeks to develop a network of Alberta students. Over in the Ask AUSU forum, Michelle wonders how much AUSU is doing to promote the forums, which she recently discovered and finds “amazing.” Elsewhere on the forums, discussions continue on e-texts, and finance courses. AthaU Facebook… Read more »
Colleen Doucette is an AU student from Truro, Nova Scotia. She’s been a student at AU for 13 years, and is currently working towards a Certificate in Counselling Women. Colleen was a candidate in the recent AUSU By-election, and was elected, garnering 722 votes?the most of any candidate. The Voice Magazine caught up with her… Read more »
Social media posts are ramping up as students return to their studies in earnest. The AUSU Forums are still sluggish but a few discussion threads continue. Meanwhile, the sparkle of Facebook and Twitter beckons: AthaU Facebook Group Tamara is looking for tips from other single parent students on preserving sanity. Sarah wonders how challenging it… Read more »
AUSU Student Forums The forums slipped into a late-summer lull after the whirl of by-election posts. In the English course discussion forum, Amy seeks study tips on the ENGL 423 exam. And in the Business and Administration course forum, discussion continued on course ACCT 355. AthaU Facebook Group Rachel seeks input on taking Spanish courses… Read more »
Kristin Jimmy is an AU student from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Originally from Nova Scotia, Kristin has just completed the final course for her Bachelor of General Studies degree from AU. Congrats, Kristin! The Voice Magazine recently interviewed Kristin about school, horseback riding, and northern living. Whereabouts do you live? I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba. I’m originally… Read more »
AUSU Student Forums In the General Course Discussions forum, Colleen is looking to connect with other Nova Scotia students. In the Business and Administration forum, “jstudent” seeks a study buddy for ORGB 364. And in the State and Legal Studies forum, Anthony appeals for help in deciding whether to pursue or ditch CRJS 360 this… Read more »
AUSU Student Forums The 2015 By-Election forum bustles with discussion threads inquiring into candidates’ opinions on such topics as councillor remuneration, challenges and strategies, and transparency. Elsewhere, in the Business and Administration course discussion forum, Bizzyb posts some advice on courses CMNS 315 and 380. AthaU Facebook Group Donald seeks input on whether to choose… Read more »
At Home: Students Seeking Bankruptcy Advice The CIBC has found that nearly half of all students worry about being able to cover both loans and living expenses, and a Calgary bankruptcy advisor is seeing more students coming to his office because of high levels of debt, according to a recent article on CBC. With over… Read more »
Following what’s hot around AU’s social media sites. AUSU Student Forums One week into the campaign period, the By-Election 2015 forum is a hive of activity, buzzing with dozens of posts from students and candidates. Elsewhere, in the General Student Chat forum, Tori wonders if e-texts can be accessed before the course start date. AthaU… Read more »
At Home: No More Student Loans in Newfoundland and Labrador Perhaps fed up with the endless tide of “newfie” jokes, the Progressive Conservative government of Newfoundland and Labrador has decided to eliminate all future student loans. Instead, provincial student financing will be based on non-repayable grants for those who qualify. The report from CBC points… Read more »